Brigham Young University. Dept. of Business Administration
In 1952 the Dept. of Business Administration was created by the College of Commerce. Richard L. Smith served as department chairman from 1952 to 1954.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Commerce. Dept. of Business Administration
Brigham Young University. Business Administration Dept.
Description
Established: 1952
Abolished: 1954
Location: Provo, Utah (1952-1954)
Functions
The Dept. of Business Administration included classes on mathematics of business, business and economic statistics, managerial control, business report writing, public relations, elements of administration, principles of risk bearing, office organization and management, labor problems, personnel management, industrial psychology, business psychology, personnel psychology, business contract, and administrative policy.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Commerce (1952-1954)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Accounting and Business Administration (1952)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Business Management (1954-1956) (1954)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1951-1952: p. 189 (earlier unit)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1952-1953: p. 10 (Richard L. Smith (1952-1953) p. 224 (courses offered; purpose of dept.)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1953-1954: p. 14 (Richard L. Smith (1953-1954)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00288
Creator: RSP